EDC 503 Context Reports Community Data Worksheet - Kids Count Data
Community: Central Falls
Zip Code: 02863
Authors: Joy Erautt
Use the data tables below to accumulate data from reliable sources about a particular geographical region of Rhode Island. After you have assembled this information, turn it into knowledge by synthesizing a series of sensible paragraphs
Under Rhode Island Kids Count Data by City/Town, click on Fact Sheets
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Community
Rhode Island
Child population
5,644
223,956
Children in single-parent families
49%
31%
Children living in families below the federal poverty threshold
36.9%*
17.9%
Households with grandparents financially responsible for grandchildren
8%
6%
Median family income
$35,183*
$68,507
*** Estimate has a high margin of error due to small sample size.
D. Economic Well-Being Indicators
Year data collected: 2012
Community
Rhode Island
Children receiving SNAP
3,459
64,866
School Breakfast Program participation
43%
35%
Infants born at highest risk
10%
3%
Cost of rent
$863
$1,176
Children in families receiving cash assistance*
9%
5%
WIC participation
79%
69%
*Starting with data for 2011 and five-year data for 2006-2010, rates are based on the Census 2010 population. Previous years are based on the Census 2000 population. This change should be noted when looking at trends over time.
SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps
WIC - The primary mission of Women, Infants and Children (WIC), as an adjunct to good healthcare, is to provide education for optimal nutrition during critical stages of growth and development. The program provides an array of support for families including breastfeeding support and promotion; referrals to needed medical and social services in the community; and assessment of client nutritional status. WIC also provides checks for healthy foods based on the clients’ nutritional needs. WIC recipients show higher birth weight, lower infant mortality, improved blood iron levels and diets, improved brain and neurological development, and lower use of intensive care nurseries compared to infants born to lower income mothers that have not benefited from proper nutritional food supplements.
E. Health Indicators
Year data collected: 2012 (for 1st item) 2007 - 2011 (for remaining items)
Community
Rhode Island
Number of children under 19 receiving medical assistance
4,475
95,248
Births to mothers with less than a high school diploma
38%
16%
Women with delayed prenatal care
20.1%
15.0%
Infants born with low birthweight
7.6%
7.9%
Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)
7.3
6.5
Asthma hospitalization rate (per 1,000 children under age 18)*
2.6
2.2
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 19)*
79.7
25.5
Newborn infants exclusively breastfed
46%
61%
F. Safety Indicators
Year data collected: 2012
Community
Rhode Island
Child abuse and neglect rate per 1,000 children
20.2
13.9
Rate of children with incarcerated parents (per 1,000 children)*
20.6
11.0
Domestic violence incidents with children present
NA
NA
*Starting with data for 2011 and five-year data for 2006-2010, rates are based on the Census 2010 population. Previous years are based on the Census 2000 population. This change should be noted when looking at trends over time.
G. Education Indicators
Year data collected: 2012
Community #
Community %
Rhode Island #
Rhode Island %
Early intervention participation (there are 1,028 children under age 3)
129
13%
3967
12%
Children participating in Early Head Start (there are 1,028 children under age 3)
26
3%
522
2%
Children participating in Head Start (there are 699 children ages 3 & 4)
107
15%
2,432
10%
Licensed early learning centers
4
314
Licensed family child care homes
18
585
Licensed early learning centers participating in BrightStars
25%
15%
Licensed family child care homes participating in BrightStars
28%
21%
Children receiving child care subsidies (subsidy use by child residence)
326
7,868
Children in full-day kindergarten
100%
68%
Children who are English Language Learners
682
25%
6%
Students enrolled in special education (there are 2,768 students in preschool - 12th grade)
629
23%
24,836
18%
Student mobility rate
25%
14%
4th graders at or above the reading proficiency level
42%
69%
8th graders at or above the reading proficiency level
41%
77%
4th graders at or above the math proficiency level
35%
64%
8th graders at or above the math proficiency level
20%
58%
11th graders at or above the math proficiency level
13%
34%
Chronic early absence in grades K-3
1,097
18%
46,827
11%
High school attendance rate
82%
91%
Suspension rate (per 100 students)
28
30
High school graduation rate
68%
77%
Get additional data by accessing “Family and Community”, “Factbook Indicators”, “Create Custom Data Reports Using Factbook Data”, or “Factbook Indicators” on the right side of the page.
Family and Community
Year data collected: 2010
Community
Rhode Island
Child population
5,644
223,956
Children in single parent families
49%
31%
Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren
8%
6%
Infants Born at Highest Risk (all 3 risk factors)
10%
3%
Mother's Education Level (less than a high school diploma)
38%
16%
Mother's Education Level (high school diploma)
35%
26%
Mother's Education Level (some college)
11%
17%
Mother's Education Level (bachelor's degree or above)
7%
35%
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (Hispanic or Latino)
3,950
45,940
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (White)
747
142,862
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (Black)
492
14,335
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (American Indian and Alaskan Native)
17
1,087
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (Asian)
20
6,731
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander)
2
65
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (Some Other Race)
179
2,474
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (Two or More Races)
237
10,462
2010 Population Under 18
5,644
223,956
H. Geographical Location
Use Google Maps or other resources to describe the zip code region, including its boundaries, typography, level of development, etc.
Central Falls is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. The City of Central Falls is centrally located in southern New England and has easy access to Providence, Boston, Hartford, and Worcester. It covers 1.3 square miles and is the smallest and most densely populated city in the state. The Blackstone River cuts through the city. The river has historically been polluted due to its high industrial use, but there are on-going efforts to make the Blackstone River fishable and swimmable by 2015.
II. Narrative Description of Community
Use the data you collected above to develop a series of paragraphs that describe your community (zip code) and draw comparisons with the rest of the state and / or district. Here is an example of how to do this.
According to 2010 data, Central Falls has 5,644 children under the age of 18. Of these children, 49% are in single-parent families as opposed to 31% state-wide. The median family income of $35,183 is well below that of the state median of $68,507. In 2012, 36.9% of children in Central Falls were living below the federal poverty threshold as opposed to 17.9% in Rhode Island. Participation in the WIC program (79%) and School Breakfast Program (43%) were well above the state averages of 69% and 35%, respectively. In addition, 3,459 children receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps) benefits.
The majority of students in Central Falls are, by far, Hispanic. Of the 5,644 children in Central Falls, 3,950 are Hispanic or Latino; 747 are White; 492 are Black; 237 are two or more races; 179 are categorized as some other race; 20 are Asian; 17 are American Indian and Alaskan Native; and 2 are Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. In Rhode Island, White students (142,862) are the majority. This is followed by Hispanic (45,940), Black (14,335), two or more races (10,462), Asian (6,731), some other race (2,474), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1,087), and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (65).
There is a high level of special needs in Central Falls. There are 682 English language learners (ELL) which is 25% of the student population. The state average of ELL students is 6%. There are 629 students enrolled in special education which is 23% of the population. The state average is 18%.
The teen birth rate (per 1,000 children under the age of 18) of 79.7 in Central Falls far exceeds the state average of 25.5. Central Falls also surpassed the state averages on other health indicators including delayed prenatal care (20.1% vs 15.0%) and the infant mortality rate (7.3 vs. 6.5 / per 1,000 live births). 10% of infants in Central Falls are born at the highest risk (born to Rhode Island women who were under age 20, unmarried, and had fewer than 12 years of education) as opposed to 3% in Rhode Island.
Children in Central Falls are more likely to have an incarcerated parent than children in other RI cities and towns. There are 20.6 children (per 1,000 children) in Central Falls with a parent in jail versus the state average of 11.0 children. Child abuse is also more prevalent with 20.2 children abused or neglected (per 1,000 children) as opposed to the RI average of 13.9. In addition, there is a big discrepancy between Central Falls and RI with regards to a mother's education level. In Central Falls, 38% of births are to mothers who have not received a high school diploma. This is much higher than the state average of 16%. And, while 35% of mothers in the state have a bachelors degree or above, only 7% of mothers in Central Falls have achieved that level of education.
Central Falls is comparable to the state on some education indicators including Early Intervention participation (13% in Central Falls vs. 12% in Rhode Island), Early Head Start participation (3% in Central Falls vs. 2% in Rhode Island), and Head Start participation (15% in Central Falls vs. 10% in Rhode Island). However, these figures may be misleading because the federal funding provided for Head Start and Early Head Start only allows a limited number of children to be serviced. RI KIDS COUNT estimates that there are approximately 8,650 children who are income-eligible for Early Head Start in RI but only 6% of those eligible are enrolled. And, RI KIDS COUNT estimates that there are 6,056 children income-eligible for Head Start in RI but only 40% of the eligible population of children are enrolled. Most Head Start programs in RI maintain a waiting list. One positive education indicator in Central Falls is that all kindergartners attend school full-day. This exceeds the state average of 68%.
Central Falls exceeds the state in student absences and falls far behind when it comes to student proficiency levels. Chronic early absence in grades K-3 is 18% in Central Falls and 11% in RI. High school attendance rates are 82% in Central Falls and 91% in RI. Absences are one factor which impact the low student proficiency levels in Central Falls. The percentage of students in Central Falls versus the percentage of students in RI who meet or exceed the proficiency level for reading are 42% vs. 69% (4th grade) and 41% vs. 77% (8th grade). For math, the comparison of Central Falls to RI is 35% vs. 64% (4th grade), 20% vs. 58% (8th grade) and 13% vs. 34 % (11th grade). In addition, the 68% high school graduation rate in Central Falls is far behind the state rate of 77%.
City of Central Falls (2013). Welcome to Central Falls, RI. Central Falls, RI - A City with a Bright Future. Retrieved July 2013, from http://www.centralfallsri.us
Blackstone Rivershed Water Council (2013). Friends of the Blackstone Valley, Our Mission. Retrieved July 2013, from http://blackstoneriver.org/blackstone
Need assistance? Contact Mona Anne Niedbala, Education & Curriculum Materials Librarian, at 401-874-9433, or email at mflorea@mail.uri.
Community Data Worksheet - Kids Count Data
Community: Central Falls
Zip Code: 02863
Authors: Joy Erautt
Use the data tables below to accumulate data from reliable sources about a particular geographical region of Rhode Island. After you have assembled this information, turn it into knowledge by synthesizing a series of sensible paragraphs
C. Data from Kids Count
Year data collected: 2010
D. Economic Well-Being Indicators
Year data collected: 2012
*Starting with data for 2011 and five-year data for 2006-2010, rates are based on the Census 2010 population. Previous years are based on the Census 2000 population. This change should be noted when looking at trends over time.SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps
WIC - The primary mission of Women, Infants and Children (WIC), as an adjunct to good healthcare, is to provide education for optimal nutrition during critical stages of growth and development. The program provides an array of support for families including breastfeeding support and promotion; referrals to needed medical and social services in the community; and assessment of client nutritional status. WIC also provides checks for healthy foods based on the clients’ nutritional needs. WIC recipients show higher birth weight, lower infant mortality, improved blood iron levels and diets, improved brain and neurological development, and lower use of intensive care nurseries compared to infants born to lower income mothers that have not benefited from proper nutritional food supplements.
E. Health Indicators
Year data collected: 2012 (for 1st item) 2007 - 2011 (for remaining items)
F. Safety Indicators
Year data collected: 2012
G. Education Indicators
Year data collected: 2012
(there are 1,028 children under age 3)
(there are 1,028 children under age 3)
(there are 699 children ages 3 & 4)
(there are 2,768 students in preschool - 12th grade)
Get additional data by accessing “Family and Community”, “Factbook Indicators”, “Create Custom
Data Reports Using Factbook Data”, or “Factbook Indicators” on the right side of the page.
Family and Community
Year data collected: 2010
H. Geographical Location
Use Google Maps or other resources to describe the zip code region, including its boundaries, typography, level of development, etc.
Central Falls is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. The City of Central Falls is centrally located in southern New England and has easy access to Providence, Boston, Hartford, and Worcester. It covers 1.3 square miles and is the smallest and most densely populated city in the state. The Blackstone River cuts through the city. The river has historically been polluted due to its high industrial use, but there are on-going efforts to make the Blackstone River fishable and swimmable by 2015.
II. Narrative Description of Community
Use the data you collected above to develop a series of paragraphs that describe your community (zip code) and draw comparisons with the rest of the state and / or district. Here is an example of how to do this.
According to 2010 data, Central Falls has 5,644 children under the age of 18. Of these children, 49% are in single-parent families as opposed to 31% state-wide. The median family income of $35,183 is well below that of the state median of $68,507. In 2012, 36.9% of children in Central Falls were living below the federal poverty threshold as opposed to 17.9% in Rhode Island. Participation in the WIC program (79%) and School Breakfast Program (43%) were well above the state averages of 69% and 35%, respectively. In addition, 3,459 children receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps) benefits.The majority of students in Central Falls are, by far, Hispanic. Of the 5,644 children in Central Falls, 3,950 are Hispanic or Latino; 747 are White; 492 are Black; 237 are two or more races; 179 are categorized as some other race; 20 are Asian; 17 are American Indian and Alaskan Native; and 2 are Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. In Rhode Island, White students (142,862) are the majority. This is followed by Hispanic (45,940), Black (14,335), two or more races (10,462), Asian (6,731), some other race (2,474), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1,087), and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (65).
There is a high level of special needs in Central Falls. There are 682 English language learners (ELL) which is 25% of the student population. The state average of ELL students is 6%. There are 629 students enrolled in special education which is 23% of the population. The state average is 18%.
The teen birth rate (per 1,000 children under the age of 18) of 79.7 in Central Falls far exceeds the state average of 25.5. Central Falls also surpassed the state averages on other health indicators including delayed prenatal care (20.1% vs 15.0%) and the infant mortality rate (7.3 vs. 6.5 / per 1,000 live births). 10% of infants in Central Falls are born at the highest risk (born to Rhode Island women who were under age 20, unmarried, and had fewer than 12 years of education) as opposed to 3% in Rhode Island.
Children in Central Falls are more likely to have an incarcerated parent than children in other RI cities and towns. There are 20.6 children (per 1,000 children) in Central Falls with a parent in jail versus the state average of 11.0 children. Child abuse is also more prevalent with 20.2 children abused or neglected (per 1,000 children) as opposed to the RI average of 13.9. In addition, there is a big discrepancy between Central Falls and RI with regards to a mother's education level. In Central Falls, 38% of births are to mothers who have not received a high school diploma. This is much higher than the state average of 16%. And, while 35% of mothers in the state have a bachelors degree or above, only 7% of mothers in Central Falls have achieved that level of education.
Central Falls is comparable to the state on some education indicators including Early Intervention participation (13% in Central Falls vs. 12% in Rhode Island), Early Head Start participation (3% in Central Falls vs. 2% in Rhode Island), and Head Start participation (15% in Central Falls vs. 10% in Rhode Island). However, these figures may be misleading because the federal funding provided for Head Start and Early Head Start only allows a limited number of children to be serviced. RI KIDS COUNT estimates that there are approximately 8,650 children who are income-eligible for Early Head Start in RI but only 6% of those eligible are enrolled. And, RI KIDS COUNT estimates that there are 6,056 children income-eligible for Head Start in RI but only 40% of the eligible population of children are enrolled. Most Head Start programs in RI maintain a waiting list. One positive education indicator in Central Falls is that all kindergartners attend school full-day. This exceeds the state average of 68%.
Central Falls exceeds the state in student absences and falls far behind when it comes to student proficiency levels. Chronic early absence in grades K-3 is 18% in Central Falls and 11% in RI. High school attendance rates are 82% in Central Falls and 91% in RI. Absences are one factor which impact the low student proficiency levels in Central Falls. The percentage of students in Central Falls versus the percentage of students in RI who meet or exceed the proficiency level for reading are 42% vs. 69% (4th grade) and 41% vs. 77% (8th grade). For math, the comparison of Central Falls to RI is 35% vs. 64% (4th grade), 20% vs. 58% (8th grade) and 13% vs. 34 % (11th grade). In addition, the 68% high school graduation rate in Central Falls is far behind the state rate of 77%.
Rhode Island Department of Education (2012). Profile of Central Falls, RI. Rhode Island Kids Count 2013 Factbook. Retrieved July 2013, from
http://www.rikidscount.org/matriarch/documents/Central_Falls_2013.pdf
City of Central Falls (2013). Welcome to Central Falls, RI. Central Falls, RI - A City with a Bright Future. Retrieved July 2013, from
http://www.centralfallsri.us
Blackstone Rivershed Water Council (2013). Friends of the Blackstone Valley, Our Mission. Retrieved July 2013, from
http://blackstoneriver.org/blackstone
Need assistance? Contact Mona Anne Niedbala, Education & Curriculum Materials Librarian, at 401-874-9433, or email at mflorea@mail.uri.